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Cooking 101 - Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup

When I want something good to eat, I go check out Kadie's blog - she's always got exactly what I want on there. That's where I found this soup and I absolutely had to try it.

I did mine a little differently - but the general idea is the same. This soup reminds me of Zuppa Toscana at the Olive Garden, but I actually think this one is better. {squeal!} I doubled my recipe because I wanted a big pot, so here's my version:

SAUSAGE, KALE & POTATO SOUP

2 T olive oil

1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 -1/2 t. crushed red-pepper flakes (depends on how spicy you like it)

In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant. Add the potatoes, parsley and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, brown sausage until it's no longer pink. Set aside.

In a blender, or with an imersion blender, puree half the soup. Return to the pot and add kale and sausage. Simmer until the kale is wilted about 10-15 minutes. Add heavy cream. You don't have to use all of it if you don't want. Salt & pepper as needed

Made this tonight. Deeelicious! Thanks for the recipe! I was a little worried about how I was going to store all of the finished product, but apparently living in a house with four other hungry university girls will render this problem fairly non-existent. I'll have to try the bread next!

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Living in Sunny Arizona, I stay at home, take care of kids, and try to stay sane. I love chocolate, good movies, being active, and of course, my family. I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I work in the Primary as the Primary Prez.